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Enchiladas with Cheese Sauce

Feb 27, 2022 · 13 Comments

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Enchiladas with Cheese Sauce

I think I just may have found the best way to make enchiladas: enchiladas with cheese sauce! Did you see my post about making this incredible 5 ingredient cheese sauce?  I use it on all sorts of items from bread to broccoli.  But, one of my favorite ways to use it is on enchiladas!  Our household loves enchiladas so I’m always loving coming up with new ways to create them.

Enchiladas in white pan this image

Whenever I go to a Mexican restaurant (which I LOVE to do!), I am always drawn to the menu item that lists “smothered in cheese sauce.”  It’s something I never thought to do at home, and it’s indulgent! I’ve always wondered how they do it, and finally figured out how to make enchiladas with cheese sauce at home!

I should note – I have a friend that never orders the “smothered in cheese sauce” item because she’s always afraid it will be soggy.  If you cook this properly, you’ll just have amazing, delicious enchiladas and nothing soggy to worry about – the cheese sauce actually helps crisp up the top of the enchiladas!

ground turkey, peppers, onions in skillet

Ingredients needed for enchiladas:

  • Olive oil
  • Yellow onion
  • Bell pepper
  • Ground turkey
  • Cumin
  • Chili powder
  • Garlic salt
  • Corn kernels
  • Enchilada sauce
  • Tortillas
  • Cheese sauce (see how to make 5 ingredient cheese sauce here)
  • Tomato
  • Cilantro

Enchiladas rolled in pan

This recipe is simple to put together and using your homemade cheese sauce brings enchiladas to the next level.  I you want your enchiladas extra cheesy, you can always add in some shredded cheddar or shredded Mexican cheese on top.  Why not?!

Pouring cheese sauce on enchiladas

How to make enchiladas with cheese sauce?

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Spray baking dish with cooking spray and set aside
  2. Cook onion and pepper in olive oil for 2 minutes.
  3. Add in ground turkey, cumin, chili powder and garlic salt.  Cook over high heat, breaking up turkey until cooked through and no more pink remains.
  4. When everything is done cooking, add in corn and enchilada sauce. Stir.
  5. Roll about 2 big spoon fulls of mixture into each tortilla.  Put tightly rolled tortillas into baking dish until the dish is full of rolled tortillas.
  6. Pour cheese sauce over the top of enchiladas.
  7. Cook at 400 degrees for 15 minutes, until edges are slightly brown and cheese sauce is bubbly.
  8. Remove from oven.  Top with diced tomatoes and cilantro.

Enchiladas with cheese sauce

I made these enchiladas with ground turkey, but these could easily be made with ground beef or ground chicken instead.

Enchiladas with cheese sauce, tomatoes and cilantro in white pan

If you love enchiladas as much as I do, you’ll want to check out some of the other great enchilada recipes I have on the blog:

  • Homemade enchilada sauce
  • Shrimp and black bean enchiladas
  • Chicken enchilada flatbread
  • Cheesy chicken and rice enchilada casserole

Enchiladas with tomato and cilantro in white pan

At our house, we almost always cook with ground turkey, as opposed to ground beef.  So I like to think that these are slightly healthier, if you ignore the whole smothered in cheese thing.  You could, of course, switch it up and use ground beef or chicken.  And one of my favorite tricks that I’ve shared in other posts, is to use a rotisserie chicken that you can buy already made at the grocery store.  Rotisserie chicken has become my best friend since my days have become exponentially more busy!

Other recipes you might enjoy:

  • Freezer Meal; Chicken Enchilada Casserole
  • 5 Ingredient Shrimp and Black Bean Enchiladas
  • Cheesy Chicken and Rice Enchilada Casserole
Enchiladas in white pan

Enchiladas with Cheese Sauce

A classic enchilada recipe topped with homemade cheese sauce. Enchiladas with cheese sauce, made with ground turkey
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

  • Large non-stick skillet

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil or canola oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion chopped
  • 1 bell pepper any color, chopped
  • 1 package ground turkey about 1.25 pounds
  • 1 Tablespoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 cup corn kernels I use frozen corn
  • 1 can enchilada sauce 14.5 oz. - to heat level of choice
  • 1 package tortillas Approximately 10 large (10") tortillas
  • 1 1/2 cups cheese sauce
  • 1 tomato chopped (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped, for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400. Lightly spray a baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Cook onion and pepper in 1-2 teaspoons olive oil for 2 minutes
  • Add in ground turkey, cumin, chili powder and garlic salt and cook over high heat, breaking up turkey until cooked through and no more pink remains
  • When everything is done cooking, add in corn and enchilada sauce. Stir.
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  • Roll about 2 big spoon fulls of mixture into each tortilla. Put tightly rolled tortillas into baking dish until the dish is full of rolled tortillas.
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  • Pour cheese sauce over the top of enchiladas.
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  • Cook at 400 for 15 minutes, until edges are slightly brown and cheese sauce is bubbly.
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  • Remove from oven. Top with diced tomatoes and cilantro.
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Notes

The nutrition information presented on this site should be considered an estimate as the calculations will change based on the exact products you use in your own kitchen.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 724kcal | Carbohydrates: 92g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 1972mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g

Enchiladas with cheese sauce

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  1. Megan says

    November 22, 2020 at 5:14 pm

    When is the enchilada sauce added? To the cooked the meat and veggies?

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      November 22, 2020 at 7:19 pm

      It’s listed in step 6, you pour it over the top and then bake it, although you could totally add a little bit to the meat and veggies too. 🙂

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        July 10, 2021 at 8:49 am

        I also wonder when the enchilada sauce is used. Step 6 says to pour the cheese sauce over the rolled enchiladas, but I don’t see where the 14.5 oz can of enchilada sauce is used. Thanks!

        Reply
        • Sweetphi says

          July 10, 2021 at 6:19 pm

          Thank you so much for the question!! The enchilada sauce is used when you’re making the filling – but it could also go under the cheese sauce. I updated the recipe card to make it more clear. Hope you love these delicious enchiladas!

          Reply
          • Lisa says

            July 10, 2021 at 6:44 pm

            Thanks for your reply 🙂 I’m making your homemade enchiladas sauce tomorrow, to use with the enchiladas on Tuesday- can’t wait!! ❤️

  2. Karen D says

    November 5, 2019 at 12:27 pm

    This looks so good! Need to try prepping meals, so I’ll keep this in mind. Thanks!

    Reply
  3. Trina says

    November 1, 2019 at 6:03 pm

    Looks like a another great recipe I’ll have to try. We love Chicken Enchiladas!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      November 3, 2019 at 7:44 pm

      I have made these enchiladas with ground turkey and with shredded rotisserie chicken (when I’m running short on time) and the cheese sauce is so good – I think you’ll love these Trina 🙂

      Reply

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